strain
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An April 8 ceasefire, which largely halted the fighting, has come under strain from recent exchanges of fire by the US and Iran.
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
Residents feared the project would strain the electrical grid and drain their local aquifer.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
Rather than focusing on a single virus strain, the AI system analyzed genetic information from Sarbeco coronaviruses collected through surveillance programs worldwide.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
Consumer confidence improved slightly in May, but remains near lows reached during the 2008 global financial crisis, highlighting the strain facing households as fuel and other costs rise.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
With Eilonwy at his heels, he ran to the tree, fearful the fatigue and strain of the day had at last driven the dwarf out of his wits.
From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander
Vocabulary lists containing strain
Christmas Carol Vocab: A Lyrical Lexicon
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 26–31
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"The Highwayman"
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